Description:
Join the Noland Kids as they have moved into a newly inherited house and must unravel a centuries-old family secret that leads them on a dangerous adventure to clear their great-great-grandfather's good name.
Brief description: Pastor and author Mike Curtis brings adventure to life in his new Noland Kids Adventure book series. Growing up in a sports-focused family that loved camping, exploring, and all things adventure, Mike dove into teen ministry in his early twenties to bring the Good News to a distracted and struggling generation.He is married to the popular homeschooling author and speaker Meredith Curtis. They live in Lake Mary, Florida and have five children and five grandchildren. As a spiritual dad and pastor of Powerline Church, his passion is sharing life-giving principles from God's Word that impact and transform others.In his spare time he loves to watch adventure movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies with his family and friends, and on occasion has been found sacrificing for those he loves by watching a Hallmark romance. He can also be found indulging in books on apologetics, theology, and leadership, in addition to some aggressive ping pong matches during discipleship time with young men. And next to a good steak, Mike's favorite dish is beef tongue!His desire is to use his books to mentor the next generation, sharing Christ and biblical principles of character in relevant and enjoyable adventure stories and practical studies.
Review Quotes:
"Mike Curtis' clear, fast-paced writing style worked great for this book. I'm looking forward to reading more by him in the future." --Kristina Hall, Author, Promises Unbroken
"Mike Curtis' The Key House is aimed at younger readers; however, I found myself smiling and rapidly turning the pages as I relived the joy serial mysteries like The Hardy Boys gave me as a kid. It is a clever story, with realistic family scenarios deftly blended with high adventure, complete with tales of pirates' gold and riddles left by a distant ancestor. Curtis skillfully weaves the underlying Christian message into the story as a natural part of who the characters are, consistent with their overall portrayal. The story's pace builds nicely, with the tension steadily rising until the satisfying end brings readers down from an exciting climax. " -Tilmer Wright Jr., Readers' Favorite, 5 stars review
"Very well written with obvious thought as the story unfolds... This story captures the reader right away in Chapter 1... This is an excellent read." -Leanne B., Certified Secondary Teacher of 25+ years
"Such a fun adventure story for middle-grade kids!" -Jennifer Spaudo, former Online Editor, Charisma Magazine
"The author has done a wonderful job of instilling suspense and family-friendly lessons in a story intended for younger readers. Even as grandparents, we found the book to be intriguing and engaging and really appreciated the inspiring faith-filled moments in the lives of the Noland kids... This is a well-written book and we look forward to subsequent books in the series!" -Chris Gardner, Pastor
"I am far too passionate about finding good reading material for myself and my children to recommend any book that we didn't delight in. And I did love this book! It is short enough to be read aloud with my kids, with an engaging storyline that kept me reading into the night. The two brothers who are the heroes are realistic in their squabbles, interests, and humor. The family life portrayed is warm, showing parents who care and support their children as they grow up and explore. I suspect every child dreams of secret rooms, hidden treasure, mysterious and unexpected family history, and exploring on their own. This plot offers it all!" -Katherine Nolette, former University English Professor
"Your kids will not get bored with this book, I guarantee it. The humor, the lessons, the clear presentation of the Gospel in a relevant way flowed so well in this fun story. Mike writes clearly and keeps the reader on the edge at the end of each chapter waiting to see what happens next. I was excited to read this book and it made me feel like a kid again; I know your kids will love it!" -Manny Alamo, Lead Pastor
"At times, I was at the edge of my seat to see what would happen next!" -Noah, 13
"It was an excellent book, and I can't wait for the next book." -Jenna, 12